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September 11, 2008

Getting gnomed

792px-7_garden_gnomes.jpeg On July 4, the nation celebrated its independence. Well, it seems that some people in my neighborhood believed that the holiday extended to the liberation of lawn ornaments. At some point that night, a thief or thieves walked up to my front yard garden and stole about five gnomes. Go ahead and laugh. Yes, my front yard mulch bed had been filled with the little plastic and ceramic guys with pointed ears who prefer to wear cone-shaped hats. I had motion-sensing gnomes that spoke when you walked by, solar powered gnomes that switched on at dusk and the regular statue variety. And, they could be funny.

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May 7, 2008

How brand loyal are you?

As a runner, I'm really dedicated to certain brands for certain things that are a part of my training.

For example, I swear by Mizuno shoes. Clif Bars and PowerBars rock my socks. Don't give me Powerade or Accelerade, only Gatorade and Propel for me. When it comes to shirts and shorts, Under Armour is where it's at.

I suppose I am intensely brand loyal. I've found what works and I stick with it.

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